Preloved - A Sparklingly Witty and Relatable Debut Novel
By Lauren Bravo

Lauren Bravo is one of my very favourite writers.'and Dolly AldertonGwen is coasting through life. She's in her mid-thirties, perpetually single, her friends are busy procreating in the countryside and conversations with her parents seem to revolve entirely around the council's wheelie-bin timetable.and And she's lonely. But then, isn't everyone?and When she's made redundant from a job she hardly cares about, she takes herself out for a fancy dinner. There she has the best sticky toffee pudding of her life and realises she hasand no oneand to tell. She vows to begin living her life fully, reconnect with her friends and family, and finally book that dentist's appointment.and and Gwen decides to start where all things get a second chance: her local charity shop. There, with the help of the weird and wonderful people and donated items bursting with untold stories, Gwen will find a way to move forward with bravery, tenacity, and more regular dental care.and Dazzlingly witty,and Prelovedand is a tale about friendship, loss and being true to yourself no matter the expectations. Lovingly celebrating the enduring power and joy of charity shops.Praise forand Preloved'An absolute gem of a novel' Sarra Manningand 'I think I've been waiting for a novel like Preloved for my whole reading life.' Daisy Buchanan'Preloved is full of sharp observations on life, loss, regret and self-preservation.' Julietta Henderson, author ofand The Funny Thing about Norman Foreman'Just like that once-in-a-lifetime charity shop find, Preloved is a gleaming prize to be treasured.' Caroline O'Donohue, author ofand Promising Young Womanand Preloved has taken up residence in my heart and I will be recommending it to everyone I know...and I'm officially obsessed.' Lucy Vine'Laugh-out-loud funny but also poignant and tender' Laura Price, author ofand Single Bald Female